Itanagar, Sept. 26 -- The birth centenary celebration of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika, the iconic bard of the Northeast, was observed with reverence and grandeur in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Dibang Valley district today. The event was marked by cultural tributes, exhibitions, and community participation, reflecting the immortal legacy of the music maestro whose voice continues to unite people across borders.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein led the commemorations by paying floral tributes at the "Statue of Brotherhood" at Bolung, which immortalises Dr Hazarika's role as a cultural bridge between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. The statue, a symbol of unity and fraternity, stands testimony to the bard's lifel...